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Add 2/3 and 2/36

2/3 + 2/36 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/36 + 2/36 = 24 + 2/36 = 26/36
  5. 26/36 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 2/3 + 2/36 = 13/18

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